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Scots begin preparing for new season
LAURINBURG —It’s been a long 174 days since Scotland County watched the Fighting Scots compete at Pate Stadium. The Scots are coming off an 8-4 season and a trip to the third round of the playoffs, where they fell just one point short against the No. 1-seeded Jacksonville Cardinals.
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Falcons duel in sudden death playoff at state championship
Southern Pines — Samar Sandhu ‘28 of The O’Neal School captured the individual title at the NCISAA Boys Golf State Championship following a dramatic five-hole sudden death playoff against teammate Luke Valkovics ’30 at Jamestown Park Golf Course on May 11 and 12.
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UNCP graduate commencement honors purpose and perseverance
PEMBROKE — The 517 graduates who crossed the stage Friday night at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke did not arrive there by chance.
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UNCP celebrates spring commencement, highlighted by stories of resilience and achievement
PEMBROKE — Nearly three decades after beginning her college journey, Melanie Locklear Duckstein returned to The University of North Carolina at Pembroke on Saturday to finish what she started.
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Scotland baseball, softball seasons end in second round
LAURINBURG —The Scotland High baseball and softball teams concluded their seasons after both teams were defeated in the second round of the playoffs on Friday.
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Highland Hooligans continue building 2026 roster
LAURINBURG —The Highland Hooligans announced seven new players to their roster over the weekend.
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Scotland track teams qualify for 3A state championship
LAURINBURG —The Scotland High boys’ and girls’ track and field teams have qualified for the NCHSAA 3A State Championship, which will take place Saturday at North Carolina A&T.
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Wendy Stanton named director Scotland Co. DSS
LAURINBURG — Scotland County has named a longtime Department of Social Services employee as its new Social Services director.
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Longtime Wagram Commission Hyder Massey Jr. passes away at age 88
WAGRAM — The Town of Wagram is mourning the loss of former Commissioner Hyder Massey Jr., who died May 7, 2026, at the age of 88.
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Scotland County unites in prayer at courthouse
LAURINBURG — Rain tapped steadily against the windows of the Scotland County Courthouse on Thursday morning, but inside, voices rose in prayer, song and reflection as residents gathered for the annual National Day of Prayer observance.
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Lumbee Tribe enrollment rolls to close ahead special election
PEMBROKE — In accordance with Tribal Law, the Lumbee Tribal Rolls will close on Friday, May 22, 2026, in preparation for the Lumbee Tribe’s Special Election.
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Married couple Ashley and Damian Ransom to cross the stage together at UNCP Commencement
PEMBROKE — When Ashley and Damian Ransom cross the stage at UNC Pembroke’s Spring Commencement on May 9, they’ll do so not just as graduates — but as husband and wife.
